My Lai Massacre Overview

These flashcards cover key facts surrounding the My Lai Massacre, including dates, individuals involved, and significant outcomes.

When did the My Lai Massacre occur?

3-16-68

When was the My Lai Massacre publicly revealed?

11-20-69

In which month and year did Charlie Company arrive in Vietnam?

12-67

date varnado Simpson died?

5-4-97

Which U.S. military unit was primarily involved in the My Lai Massacre?

Charlie Company.

What nickname did U.S. soldiers give to My Lai?

Pinkville.

Which newspaper first published photos of the My Lai massacre?

Cleveland Plain Dealer.

What psychological condition did many soldiers suffer from after the massacre?

PTSD.

What was the sentence that Lieutenant Calley received?

Life in prison.

How many civilians were killed during the My Lai Massacre?

504.

How many soldiers were at My Lai?

125.

How many soldiers were wounded in Charlie Company?

38.

How many soldiers were killed in Charlie Company?

4.

How many people was LT Calley charged with killing?

109.

How many civilians were wounded in the My Lai Massacre?

48.

How long did the My Lai Massacre last?

4 hours.

How many days did Calley spend in prison?

3 days.

How many years did Calley serve under house arrest?

3 years.

What controversial order was reportedly given to soldiers during the operation?

Kill everyone in the village.

Who was the lieutenant in charge of Charlie Company during the My Lai Massacre?

LT Calley.

Which helicopter pilot intervened to stop the killings at My Lai?

Hugh Thompson.

Which Army photographer captured images of the My Lai Massacre?

Ron Heaberle.

Which soldier wrote letters to government officials exposing the My Lai Massacre?

Ron Ridenhour.

Which soldier testified about the events at My Lai?

Fred Widmer.

Which soldier was involved in the massacre and later expressed remorse?

Harry Stanley.

Which sergeant was part of Charlie Company during the My Lai Massacre?

Ken Hodges.

Which soldier was involved in the massacre and committed suicide?

Varnado Simpson.

Which soldier was part of Charlie Company during the My Lai Massacre?

Larry Colburn.

Who was the captain in charge of Charlie Company during the massacre?

Ernest Medina.

Which U.S. president lowered the charges against Calley?

President Nixon.